Don't knock the mono mixes!

Generally speaking, I can agree with some other reviewers who note that this set could offer more value for its rather high cost. However, I totally disagree with those who feel the inclusion of mono versions of some tracks amounts to little more than "filler".
The mono tracks are, in fact, the original released versions of the songs represented here, as issued on 45-rpm vinyl single records. At the time the recordings were made, mono AM radio broadcasts were the medium through which most people first heard this music, and single records were carefully mixed to provide maximum sound from the low-fi radios many people owned.
Not only do the 45-rpm mono mixes still sound great, they can also differ significantly from the stereo versions. The emphasis on certain vocal or instrumental parts can be altered, and even the track length can be different. Frequently, the work went into mixing the "hit" songs in mono because 45-rpm records were a gold mine for record companies. Stereo mixes of the same tracks for LPs were often just an afterthought.
So boycott this collection, if you choose, because of its high price, but listen first with an unbiased ear to those wonderful mono versions of songs like "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit". They are well worth your attention.

it's no secret...

If you're a fan and don't own these CD's already, this is a great buy. Those who are expecting a box set with anything extra will be disappointed. This is strictly for those who recognize the Airplane as one of the seminal groups of the 60's and wish to enjoy their golden era.

Jefferson Airplane Rips Off

Simple review of the new box set: 1. Does not contain all of the available albums, even though four CDs could contain at least six, if not seven records instead of four. I don't count the mono mixes as a true extra feature. In other words, this isn't a definitive set, and doesn't contain one of the best ones, Volunteers. 2. There is no new remastering, or rarities as is available on the single CD releases. 3. Price is very high for a set that contains essentially four records that weren't very long in the first place. The Simon and Garfunkel box set is a whole lot cheaper with five records plus rarities and remastered sound (as a comparison). 4. Any booklet included in the box set isn't worth all the extra money. No booket is, no matter now nice. 5. I'm a big box set fan, and enjoy collecting this type of product, but this one is for completists only who need the mono mixes (big deal). Recommendation: Buy it used, as it's not worth the retail price. Better yet, buy the individual CDs which aren't really expensive anyway compared to this box set. Avoid this set, and force the company to come out with a truly well thought out product.